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My daughter brought up catarragh with blood mixed in this

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My daughter brought up catarragh with blood mixed in this morningJA: In general, how has your health been lately? How long have you been dealing with the issue?Customer: She is fine and it has just happenedJA: Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?Customer: NoJA: OK. Got it. I'm sending you to a secure page on JustAnswer so you can place the $5 fully-refundable deposit now. While you're filling out that form, I'll tell the Doctor about your situation and then connect you two.

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The most likely cause is mild grade viral infection. The other causes can be allergies or dryness of the nose. Saline nasal drops with an anti-allergic and steam inhalation are the initial recommended treatment.

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Following would be the treatment protocol for rhinitis (nose inflammation) and sinusitis (sinus infection);

1) Nasal steroid; decrease inflammation and open up obstruction.

2) Oral decongestants such as pseudoephedrine are often helpful.

3) Topical decongestant for short duration.

4) Antihistamines; use only if allergic.

5) Steam vaporizer

6) Eucalyptus oil may help

7) Nasal saline irrigation

8) Vitamin C

9) Antibiotics; only if nasal culture is positive.

For treating it naturally; steam inhalation, nasal saline water (salt water) irrigation (can be done by Neti-pot), Vitamin C, Eucalyptus oil inhalation can be done. Following can increase the body immunity so help in overcoming the sinus or nasal infection;

1) Omega 3; Fish oil capsule and flaxseed oil capsule.

2) Ginkgo Biloba

3) Zinc 30 mg.

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